How severe is CVE-2002-2144?

CVE-2002-2144 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-2144 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-2144?

CVE-2002-2144 primarily affects Free Peers Bearshare. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-2144?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2002-2144 published?

CVE-2002-2144 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-2144

CVE-2002-2144 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Free Peers Bearshare with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Free Peers Bearshare
Published: 2002-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in BearShare 4.0.5 and 4.0.6 allows remote attackers to read files outside of the web root by hex-encoding the "/" (forward slash) or "." (dot) characters.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-2144?: Directory traversal vulnerability in BearShare 4.0.5 and 4.0.6 allows remote attackers to read files outside of the web root by hex-encoding the "/" (forward slash) or "." (dot) characters.
How severe is CVE-2002-2144?: CVE-2002-2144 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-2144 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-2144?: CVE-2002-2144 primarily affects Free Peers Bearshare. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-2144?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-2144 published?: CVE-2002-2144 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:free_peers:bearshare:4.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:free_peers:bearshare:4.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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